NEW DELHI: Former opener Gautam Gambhir has been appointed as Group India head coach, confirmed BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Tuesday.
He succeeds Rahul Dravid on this function and faces the problem of sustaining the group’s momentum following their current victory within the T20 World Cup.
His first task as the pinnacle coach of the Indian group would be the upcoming limited-overs collection in opposition to Sri Lanka beginning in July finish.
Shah took to social media platform X to make the formal announcement.
“It’s with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the brand new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Group. Trendy-day cricket has advanced quickly, and Gautam has witnessed this altering panorama up shut.
Having endured the grind and excelled in numerous roles all through his profession, I’m assured that Gautam is the perfect particular person to steer Indian Cricket ahead. His clear imaginative and prescient for #TeamIndia, coupled together with his huge expertise, positions him completely to tackle this thrilling and most sought-after teaching function. The @BCCI absolutely helps him as he embarks on this new journey,” Shah posted.
He succeeds Rahul Dravid on this function and faces the problem of sustaining the group’s momentum following their current victory within the T20 World Cup.
His first task as the pinnacle coach of the Indian group would be the upcoming limited-overs collection in opposition to Sri Lanka beginning in July finish.
Shah took to social media platform X to make the formal announcement.
“It’s with immense pleasure that I welcome Mr @GautamGambhir as the brand new Head Coach of the Indian Cricket Group. Trendy-day cricket has advanced quickly, and Gautam has witnessed this altering panorama up shut.
Having endured the grind and excelled in numerous roles all through his profession, I’m assured that Gautam is the perfect particular person to steer Indian Cricket ahead. His clear imaginative and prescient for #TeamIndia, coupled together with his huge expertise, positions him completely to tackle this thrilling and most sought-after teaching function. The @BCCI absolutely helps him as he embarks on this new journey,” Shah posted.
As Gambhir takes cost, his main goal will probably be to make sure that the Indian group continues to carry out on the highest stage. He might want to work intently with the gamers and help employees to determine areas for enchancment and develop methods to deal with any weaknesses.
The expectations are excessive for Gambhir, given India’s standing as one of many prime cricketing nations on the earth. Nevertheless, together with his intensive expertise as a participant and his deep understanding of the sport, he’s well-equipped to deal with the strain and lead the group to additional success.
